Bruce Willis and Demi Moore’s daughter, 30-year-old Tallulah Willis, has revealed that she has been diagnosed with autism in a cute throwback video she posted a video showing herself in her father’s arms as a child.
In the footage, the actor can be seen answering questions on a red carpet while holding a young Tallulah, who touches her father’s head with her hand and plays with his ear.
“Tell me you’re autistic without telling me you’re autistic,” the actor’s daughter shared for her 402 thousand followers on Instagram.
In response to the surprising revelation, a user in the comments section asked her if she was diagnosed with ASD or autism spectrum disorder as a child, to which she replied: “Actually, this is the first time I’ve publicly shared my diagnosis. I found out this summer and it changed my life.”
In 2022, the actor announced to the world that he was retiring from the film industry due to suffering from aphasia, a language disorder. However, in February of last year, the daughter of the star informed her followers that doctors had arrived at the definitive diagnosis: “Though painful, it is a relief to finally have a clear diagnosis: frontotemporal dementia.”
Following the actor’s diagnosis announcement, his entire family has come together to support him during these difficult times.
What is autism?
According to the World Health Organization, autism or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental condition that begins in childhood and lasts a lifetime. It affects how a person behaves, interacts with others, communicates, and learns.
Autism is characterized by some degree of difficulty in social interaction and communication, as well as atypical patterns of activity and behavior. Approximately one in every 100 children has autism.